Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-08-16


Nrw York. August ia Mcelcr, Col. special
20 the Herald gives the following details OF the
aght between sheriff heaialrs party and tho
tns particulars after n hard days ride over tho
range toward Irapper's Lake. The battle OF Tues
day last occurred on blur Just behind Beaver
ground OF ls7a. Kendall had been following
the trail or the ltes for twenty-four
mo ms ,he a he ,s mn % ners
gliEg west toward Douglass Greek. lie did not
disturb them but two or three squaws showed nght
ana ne was compelled 10 take their knives from
them. tie then pushed on across country and
came upon Colorow and eighty-four bucks camped
IN the shelter OF clumps OF trees about 500 yards
from tae bluffs. As soon as the Indians caught
sight OF the sheriff the party immediately rushed
TO their horses nd rode farther back haltng every
few minutes as II 70 encourage pursuit. In which
the, were successful once out ln the open plalrk
they immediately began 10
FSCIRCI.E THE COWBOYS.
and fired twice at them. The Indian force out
numbered the sheriu's followers hy two 10 one
and ne wisely returned 20 the bluI, gettlng the
ciump of trees between himself and the hostiles-
once there the whites dismOunted behind tho
shelter OF the trees, returned the Indians FIRE,
wounded one buck who fell from his horse but
was Immediately picked up and carried 10 place
OF safety. The bucks then returned 20 the night
and attacked kendalls force with ferocity. Colo
row did not seem 70 participate much in the Tight
Some or the cowboys think thar he nred an occa-
sional shot. but There is some difference OF opin-
s0n aS To the statement
TEE FIGHr CONTINUED ALL THE AFTERNOON
and Up TO dark, when the Indians went toward
the north bank or the White River, and the sheriff,
deeming it unwise 20 follow them. camped for the
night, maintaining a strict guard until morning.
Four Indians were wounded In the light, and ono
OF them Is said TO be pretty badly injured aud viii
break through the sherifrs lines, but We're re-
pulsed and the battle was continued at long
range About dark
coIoRow GAVE THE SIGNAL FOR RETREAT,
md ~llaNlK Kpnf "a ~ fRl hat
would attack the camp at night, but they did not
do So ana scouts sent out by Kendall at day break
returned In the course OF an hour with intelligence
that they could see no Indians
The party then struck the Indians tran and
marched all day. They lost IL az North Fork, and
did net lind IL until the morning OF Thursday.
Kendall was last seen on Thursday night They
were then on an old battle Held, MIX River and
had JUS seen Indians.
A sKIRNisH TOOK PLACE
and continued about an hour when the Indians
drew OF and took 10 the shelter or the hills As
soon as possible party VIII be made up and sent
out to md and reinforce Kendall. There are about
500 people here at present. all OF the women and
| children from surrounding ranches having been
sent here for protection About 125 men represent
| Ine available rghting population. The town "a
heavily guarded day and night and scouts are
kept recOnnotertng in the outlying hills for signs
OF Indians. None have been seen since saturday
morning, when old Colorow came down the White
River 10 Coal Greek, about eight miles above
Meeker, and sent tor the trader. When asked
TO SURRENDER TWO BUCKS
wanted by the sheriff, ne refused 10 do so, and
| claimed that the sheriff had no right 10 arrest
| them; they belonged 20 the reservation ana his
tribe. Major Gregory and the trader told the old
fellow who appeared very Indignant at the inIus-
| Uce done him, that he would have TO surrender
the bucks before any time was given him TO get 10
| the agency. This he again refused 10 do, and,
mounting his horse, rode ou In white heat, fol-
| lowed 10y the bucks. That Is the last that has
been seen OF him.
| il Is believed that Colorow will make great at
/ tempt TO recruit his forces and come back TO
ayenCe the woundIng Of his four bucks III this is
/ his Intention he would attack Meeker without q
doubt but the majority OF settlers are inclined 10
the opinion that he Will return To the reservation
and stay there 1.-The reaches IL. They believe that
the old fellow is thoroughly frightened aud wants
10 get out OF harms way. The old settlers, how
ever believe that be means ;Teachery, and, as they
have had some experience with him, are capable
| OF Judging. Should COlOTOw attempt q flank
movement he would meet with a warm reception.
| Fighting Reported at Beaver Creek.
| CHICAGO, August 16.-A special dispatch from
| Rawlins Wyo., says: messenger has just arrived
| from White River, Colorado. who reports that
about one hundred ana fifty Utes are nghting al
Beaver Greek, Ii miles from Meeker. Families are
rushing into Meeker, and more Indians are CON-
| ing. The country Is all on lire below Meeker be-
4 tween the White and Bear Rivers Mr. Golden, the
| messenger, Is trustworthy. one hundred mounted
| men are ready and Will march on the Utes. Wo-
men are making bandages. and the town Is thor
| oughly excited.
| 4 special dispatch from Grand Junction, Col
| says: The manager or the Philadelphia Cattle Co
| came I'm yesterday from ColOr0w's camp TO thu
| Uintah Reservation below Rangely, and the In
didns forced his party back ami drove them befors
| them at full speed Drecker, Roth and other cat
| tie men are riding night and day gathering VI
| their cattle and hurrying them from the Whit
| River range. All settlers In that locality hays
| they are abandoning everything TO get away be
lore the Indians can arrive from the reservation